Allergy or just normal fussiness?

Sometimes at night or times when LO has been up for a while and is tired she gets fussy and even has a hard time nursing. I'm wondering if this is bc she's tired or could she possibly have a milk allergy? Anyone who has experienced their lo having an allergy could you shed light on symptoms? Is it more than fussiness?

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How old is your LO? My YDS is almost 6 months and is a very distracted nurser, he only sleeps after I have put him to sleep. He also has reflux, he would arch, scream and hate nursing sidelying. We put him on meds, I cut out dairy for about 6 weeks and he did much better, I have reintriduced dairy and he has been doing ok. Milk protein allergies usually present with mucusy or bloody poo, I'd call your doctor and ask. If she is getting fussy when tired,try putting her to sleep/nap sooner or soothe her to sleep and then try nursing. Good luck

Fussyness is just one symptom of MANY for a milk protein intolerance. The biggest symptom is a change in poop color and texure. Ie mucus,, bloddy etc. It is very common for babies to be fussy at night. If fussyness is the only issue, then no its probably not a milk protein issue

Fussiness, ESP in evenings is common. And if she's overtired it's also normal. My LO gets fussy in the evenings when he's ready to sleep but needs help getting to sleep. And if he's gassy he has a hard time nursing. When my LO is fussy and refusing to nurse it's a sure sign for me that he's ready to sleep. He doesn't comfort nurse so I have to give him a paci and hold him close while "ssssshhhhhhhhh" ing him until he's asleep. What you are describing doesn't sound like an allergy, just normal infant fussiness.